Exodus 21:26

New Century Version

“If a man hits his male or female slave in the eye, and the eye is blinded, the man is to free the slave to pay for the eye.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:5

We are just like our fellow Jews, and our sons are like their sons. But we have to sell our sons and daughters as slaves. Some of our daughters have already been sold. But there is nothing we can do, because our fields and vineyards already belong to other people.”

Psalm 10:14

Lord, surely you see these cruel and evil things; look at them and do something. People in trouble look to you for help. You are the one who helps the orphans.

Psalm 10:18

Protect the orphans and put an end to suffering so they will no longer be afraid of evil people.

Psalm 9:12

He remembers who the murderers are; he will not forget the cries of those who suffer.

Exodus 21:20

“If a man beats his male or female slave with a stick, and the slave dies on the spot, the owner must be punished.

Exodus 21:24

eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Exodus 21:25

burn for burn, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.

Exodus 21:27

If a master knocks out a tooth of his male or female slave, the man is to free the slave to pay for the tooth.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, in the same way, be good to your slaves. Do not threaten them. Remember that the One who is your Master and their Master is in heaven, and he treats everyone alike.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not judge unfairly or take sides. Do not let people pay you to make wrong decisions, because that kind of payment makes wise people seem blind, and it changes the words of good people.

Colossians 4:1

Masters, give what is good and fair to your slaves. Remember that you have a Master in heaven.